September 7, 1956 When Johnny Wheeler, Bolton Wanderers’ England wing half-back, signed for Liverpool yesterday, he completed a reversal of normal procedure. He had got
Tag: England International
Jimmy Payne transferred to Everton
April 18, 1956 Jimmy Payne, Liverpool’s England “B” right winger, was transferred to Everton yesterday for £5,000. He plays in the home game against Blackpool
Robert Holmes (Bob Holmes) @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about Bob Holmes on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About Bob Holmes: Born: June 23, 1867: Preston (Lancashire), England. Passed away: November 16, 1955: Preston (Lancashire), England.
The death of Bob Holmes
November 16, 1955 Last of “Invincibles,” Bob Holmes dies A great footballer of the old days, Mr. Bob Holmes, died at his native Preston to-day,
John Thomas Cox (Jack Cox or John Cox) @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about John Cox on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About John Cox: “To see this dashing left winger careering along the touch line at Anfield Road, and
William Watson (Billy Watson) @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about Billy Watson on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About Billy Watson: Born: September 11, 1890: North Meols (Lancashire), England. ** His birth certificate says he was
The death of Bert Freeman
August 11, 1955 The death has taken place at Birmingham of Bert Freeman the former Everton and England international centre forward and the man who
Phil Taylor: Liverpool’s new coach
July 12, 1954 Phil Taylor, former Liverpool captain, who was given a free transfer by the Anfielders at the end of last season, has now
George Brown @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about George Brown on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About George Brown: Born: April 23, 1865: Eastbourne (Sussex), England. Passed away: June 14, 1954: Surbiton Hill (Surrey),
James Settle (Jimmy Settle) @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about Jimmy Settle on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About Jimmy Settle: Born: September 5, 1875: Millom (Cumberland), England. Passed away: June 1, 1954: Horwich, England. Funeral
The death of Vivian Woodward
January 31, 1954 Vivian Woodward, the great England centre forward of the early 1900’s, died last night in a nursing home at Ealing, near London,
Death of ex-England football “star” (Tommy Lucas)
Friday, December 18 – 1953 (Bucks Herald, 18-12-1953)
The death of Arthur Berry
March 15, 1953 Mr. Arthur Berry, the Liverpool barrister and member of the firm of Edwin Berry and Company, solicitors, 21 Old Hall Street, Liverpool,
Ex-football “star” Tommy Lucas mine host at Stoke Mandeville
January 30, 1953 Each Saturday hundreds of thousands of football “fans” get the maximum pleasure from the most popular of British games. Let us introduce
Albert Stubbins comes back
Saturday, November 29 – 1952 Albert Stubbins, former Newcastle and England centre, reappears in league football today for the first time since September 22, 1951.
Stubbins for transfer
Wednesday, August 20 – 1952 Albert Stubbins, the Liverpool and former Newcastle United centre-forward, has been placed on the transfer list at his own request.
The death of Gordon Hodgson
June 14, 1951 Mr. Gordon Hodgson, manager of Port Vale, died at Stoke-on-Trent yesterday, aged 46. Born in South Africa, of English parents, he gained
Gordon Hodgson @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about Gordon Hodgson on PlayUpLIverpool.com; About Gordon Hodgson: “Another of the South African ex-amateurs, who has turned out exceptionally well for the Anfielders.
George Kay: “Says little, knows it all.”
August 19, 1950 Liverpool’s manager, Mr. George Kay, could, if he wished, talk about football with knowledge and authority for a long time. But Mr.
Keith Gardner signed by Liverpool
August 11, 1950 Keith Gardner, outside left, 19-years-old son of Tommy Gardner (ex England) was signed by Liverpool. (Daily Express: August 11, 1950)
Phil Taylor succeeds Jack Balmer as captain of Liverpool Football Club
July 4, 1950 Phil Taylor, the English international half-back, has been elected captain of Liverpool Football Club for the 1950-51 season. This was decided at
Tom Bromilow leaves his post
January 24, 1950 Tom Bromilow, manager of Newport County since May 1946, today tendered his resignation, which has been accepted, with regret, by the board.
Major Leslie Hewitt Gay (L.H. Gay) @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about Leslie Hewitt Gay on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About Leslie Hewitt Gay: “Tall, and with long reach, Gay is, in addition, substantially built, and his
The death of Harry Chambers
June 29, 1949 The late Harry Chambers Harry Chambers, of happy memory, is dead. This greatest of all Liverpool players passed away at his home,
Stan Eastham for Australia
Monday, November 8 – 1948 Canberra, Monday. – Two English football players are going to Australia as migrants at the invitation of the Corinthian football
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